Solar Media Staff

The eyes of the UK renewables sector – and most others – will be turning to the chancellor this afternoon for his latest Budget speech. Some key decisions are expected to be announced, with the solar sector hoping for some clarity over the future of VAT rates.

The latest news, views and commentary as the clean energy sectors brace for what might lie within chancellor George Osborne’s red briefcase this afternoon.

Solar installers in the UK must adapt to the increasing and changing demands of consumers if they are to thrive under new market conditions.

German PV manufacturer SolarWorld is looking for more installation partners for its UK-facing operation.

The government has been urged to revisit last year’s decision to scrap the zero carbon homes policy by the Energy and Climate Change (ECC) select committee, which has again raised concerns over investor confidence in the UK.

Government plans for low carbon energy generation could add millions more pounds than necessary to consumer bills according to a new study from the Green Alliance, which has called on George Osborne to correct the issue in this week’s Budget.

UK solar developer Solarcentury has continued its recent international expansion by agreeing to a US$2.5 million solar project in Kenya.

Solar Media has today made the latest issue of Solar Business Focus UK free to download for all Solar Power Portal readers.

Solar Power Portal will take to the road next week as it kicks off the first leg of this year’s Solar Power Portal Roadshows.

More than 80 businesses and organisations from George Osborne’s ‘Northern Powerhouse’ have called on the chancellor to back renewable energy in the region ahead of next week’s Budget announcement.